Chacters
Who is the boy who refuses to give up his position as leader, and confronts Jack
Ralph
What represents order and the right to speak, and
What does Piggy want returned?
The Conch, and his glasses
What object does Ralph insist the boys take to Castle Rock?
The Conch
Who is being hunted by Jack's tribe?
Ralph
What does the Conch symbolize or teach, and how?
Civilization and Order. The boys object to organize meetings and let everyone have a chance to speak.
Who is the boy who tries to explain why rules and rescue are more important than fighting
Piggy
What does Ralph hide among?
Branches and leaves
What is Piggy hoping to get back from Jack's tribe?
His glasses
What does Jack's tribe do to try to force Ralph out of hiding?
They search for him and try to trap him
what does Piggy's glasses symbolize or teach and how?
Intelligence and Knowledge (Civilization). Piggy's glasses help him see clearly and allow the boys to make fire. They represent the use of knowledge and practical thinking to survive.
Why does Piggy insist on accompanying Ralph to Castle Rock despite the danger?
He wants his glasses back and hopes Ralph can make Jack's tribe listen to reason.
What is associated with the boys' rescue?
Naval Ship
What happens to the Conch during the confrontation?
It is shattered
What is used to flush Ralph out of the forest?
A fire that spreads across the island
what does the bolder symbolize, or teach and how?
Violence and Cruelty (Destruction of civilization). Roger deliberately pushes the boulder, which kills Piggy. This shows how cruel and violent the boys have become.
Who is the one who has become so focused on hunting Ralph that he order the island to be set on fire, and why?
Jack, because of jealousy, revenge, and wanting full power and control
( Ralph challenges Jack's authority, and Ralph represents the civilization Jack wants to destroy)
What is the main reason Ralph wants Piggy's glasses returned?
Essential for making the fire, which represents the boy's hope for rescue
Who is the boy who cruelty reaches it's peak when he causes a bolder to fall on Piggy
Rodger
Who arrives at the island at the end of the novel?
A naval officer
What does the sharpened stick symbolize or teach and how?
Extreme savagery and the loss of humanity. Through Jack's tribe planing to kill Ralph and put his head on a sharpened stick. This shows that the boys have become savage and no longer respect human life.
Who's character arrival forced the boys to face how savage they become,and what does it symbolize
The naval officer. The officer represents the adult civilization that exists alongside a world engaged in war
What does Jack's tribe intend to use to display Ralph's head?
Sharpened Stick
What does Piggy's death, along with the destruction of the Conch symbolize?
The destruction of civilization, order, and democratic authority
What realization does Ralph have at the end of the story?
He recognizes the loss of innocence and the cruelty and violence that have taken place
Why is it ironic that a naval officer rescues the boys after they have set the island on fire?
The fire meant to hunt Ralph also leads to their rescue